The Wisdom Of The Saints

Author : Jill Haak Adels
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195059151

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Covering over two thousand years of Church history, this unique anthology presents hundreds of aphoristic sayings from the writings and recorded works of both famous and obscure saints. Ranging from the polished literary statements of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists, to the cry of the martyr on the scaffold, these quotations treat a wide variety of themes such as joy, death, faith, hope, folly, and much more. The volume includes diary notations, lists of personal resolutions, naive remarks of saintly children who have foreseen their own destiny, and the half-legendary utterances of early miracle-working saints of Ireland and the misty northern forests. It offers the wisdom of European, African, and Japanese saints, as well as an appendix of biographical sketches. Despite the diversity of the individuals represented--hermits and Popes, the urbane and the uncouth, the sensible and the passionately foolish--this book uncovers a degree of harmony of thought among all of the saints included here. By bringing the saints to life, this collection reminds us that they were real people--not a group of museum figures carved in marble--with a range of temperaments and personalities.

Author : Matthew Kelly
Publisher : Blue Sparrow
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635821924

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Who are your friends? Sooner or later we all rise or fall to the level of our friendships. It's a simple, but life-altering truth. The people we surround ourselves with either raise or lower our standards. They either help us to become the-best-version-of-ourselves or encourage us to become lesser versions of ourselves. We become like our friends. The book you are holding in your hands is an invitation to become friends with some of the greatest men and women who have ever lived. In these pages you will encounter the voices of the saints, their greatest insights into how to live well, their most inspiring wisdom for growing in virtue, and their most powerful advice for stepping into the heart of God. No man becomes great on his own. No woman becomes great on her own. We all need people in our lives who inspire us, show us what is possible, raise our standards, remind us of our essential purpose, and challenge us to become the best-version-of-ourselves. This book will help you to step into a new and ever-deepening friendship with the saints so that you may know, love, and serve God like never before

Author : Ralph Martin
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Spiritual life
ISBN : 9781931018364

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The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin Pdf

Winner: Honorable Mention from the Catholic Press Association Ralph Martin, drawing upon the teaching of seven acknowledged "Spiritual Doctors" of the Church, presents an indepth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for the pilgrim who desires to know, love, and serve our Lord. Whether the reader is beginning the spiritual journey or has been traveling the road for many years, he will find a treasure of wisdom in The Fulfillment of All Desire. It is destined to be a modern classic on the spiritual life.

Author : Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062321626

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365 Saints by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker Pdf

Let the Saints' lives guide and touch your life each day! The life of a saint is the life of an ordinary person lived well. And that's the life readers will discover in this delightful and often surprising collection of words and wisdom from saints throughout the ages. A lovely and inspiring gift book, 365 Saints illuminates how the saints actually lived, detailing their hopes, fears, joys, and sorrows, as well as their lesser–known idiosyncracies and saying. Witty and wondrous, simple and sublime, 365 Saints offers a full year of meditations and practical suggestions for emulating the saints today.

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506485782

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The Little Book of Christian Mysticism by Carl McColman Pdf

With over 300 quotations, this book invites the reader to delve into the writings of the great contemplatives and mystics of the past two thousand years. The Little Book of Christian Mysticism provides a user-friendly, insightful, and potentially life-changing introduction to the essential teachings of the greatest mystics in the western wisdom traditions, past and present, including Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Merton, Evelyn Underhill, Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Julian of Norwich. Readers can use this book to initiate themselves into this visionary and ecstatic spiritual lineage, and they can also use it as a book of daily meditations. Small enough to fit in one's pocket or handbag, this is truly a user-friendly introduction to this venerable body of wisdom.

Author : Carol Kelly-Gangi
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577151197

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365 Days with the Saints by Carol Kelly-Gangi Pdf

Profiles, art, and quotations from The Saints for every day in the year.

Author : Kevin Dutton
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780385677196

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The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton Pdf

Psychopath. The word conjurs up images of serial killers, rapists, suicide bombers, gangsters. But think again: you could probably benefit from being a little more psychopathic yourself. Psychologist Kevin Dutton has made a speciality of psychopathy, and is on first-name terms with many notorious killers. But unlike those incarcerated psychopaths, and all those depicted in movies and crime fiction, most are not violent, he explains. In fact, says Prof Dutton, they have a lot of good things going for them. Psychopaths are fearless, confident, charismatic and focused--qualities tailor-made for success in today's society. The Wisdom of Psychopaths is an intellectual rollercoaster ride that combines lightning-hot science with unprecedented access to secret monasteries, Special Forces training camps, and high-security hospitals. In it, you will meet serial killers, war heroes, financiers, movie stars and attorneys--and discover that beneath the hype and popular characterization, psychopaths have something to teach us. Like the knobs on a mixing deck, psychopathy is graded. And finding the right combination of psychopathic traits, sampled and mixed at carefully calibrated volumes, can put us ahead of the game.

Author : Carol Kelly-Gangi
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781627889636

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365 Days with the Saints by Carol Kelly-Gangi Pdf

Carol Kelly-Gangi brings you a years worth of inspiration and love from The Saints. Be inspired by 365 Days with the Saints. This beautiful, devotional book by Carol Kelly-Gangi consists of quotations from Catholic saints for each day of the year, interspersed with artwork depicting the saints. Enjoy notes on their patronage, symbols in art, famous paintings, and feast days. In addition to the universally recognized and beloved saints, discover more about lesser-known saints, American saints, and the newly canonized saints. 365 Days with the Saints reveals the wisdom, fervor, and faith of these extraordinary men and women--who are more relevant today than ever before.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0760760292

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Author : Edward C. Sellner,Susan McLean-Keeney
Publisher : Bog Walk Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0970651139

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Wisdom of the Celtic Saints by Edward C. Sellner,Susan McLean-Keeney Pdf

Faithfully presenting the lives and legacies of twenty-eight Celtic saints of the sixth to ninth centuries in this newly revised and expanded book, Sellner reveals their wisdom in a way that can be understood and appreciated by contemporary readers. With background material on the Celtic Church, the characteristics of its spirituality, the symbolism in the stories, and the roles of soul friends, readers will reap a rich harvest for their own spiritual growth. The stories recounted range from the well-known saints, like Patrick, Brendan, Columcille, and Brigit, to those less likely to be familiar--Monesan, Ita, Samthann, and Declan. Vivid portrait-illustrations by Susan McLean-Keeney add to the prayerful beauty of the book. Readers will appreciate both the abiding truths the stories contain as well as enjoy these good stories, well told. In Europe, the author is considered a pioneer in writings on Celtic spirituality and soul-friendship, and in the United States, "one of their primary interpreters."

Author : Andrea Kirk Assaf
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612833750

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The Saints' Little Book of Wisdom by Andrea Kirk Assaf Pdf

From Saint Teresa of Calcutta to Saint Francis of Assisi, the words of the saints provide comfort, strength, and peace in times of need and in times of joy. In this beautiful, handy collection, the wisdom of the saints has been distilled into themes such as love, faith, hope, and joy. This volume offers 300 bite-sized nuggets of inspiration and wisdom for readers to turn to time and time again. Here are quotes from more than 150 saints on a wide range of topics, including: Faith and prayer Love Family Hope and joy Listening to God Dignity and suffering "Joy is a net of love by which we catch souls." —Saint Teresa of Calcutta “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” —Saint Francis of Assisi “To reach something good, it is very useful to have gone astray and thus acquire experience.” —Saint Teresa of Avila

Author : Carol Kelly-Gangi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Christian saints
ISBN : 1435111508

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The Essential Wisdom of the Saints by Carol Kelly-Gangi Pdf

Author : Dawn Marie Beutner
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621643418

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Saints by Dawn Marie Beutner Pdf

Jesus told us to be perfect, and the Second Vatican Council highlighted this command by speaking of the universal call to holiness for all Christians. How do we answer this call? One great way is to learn from and pray with the saints, the ordinary men and women who fought the good fight to be holy until the end of their lives – and won. The saints have inspired Christians for more than two thousand years because they show us what it looks like to follow Jesus Christ despite countless challenges and obstacles. This unique book contains short biographies of several saints, along with prayers to each one, for every day of the year. It also provides definitions of Church terms and other helpful back - ground information. The saints in this collection come from every period of Church history and all walks of life. They represent numerous countries, cultures, age groups, and vocations. They show us that holiness truly is a path open to anyone, and by their example and prayers they help us to follow it.

Author : Suzanne Clores
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806540047

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The Wisdom of the Saints by Suzanne Clores Pdf

The Philosophical Library presents the most important thinkers through the ages and their most influential writings THE WISDOM OF THE SAINTS “There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge of the world.” —Saint Teresa of Avila The saints’ lives represent the divine will on earth, and their words offer hope when we are uncertain, security when we feel unsafe, and wisdom when we need it most. Here on these pages is a treasury of inspirational guidance on such diverse subjects as work, love, money, fear, indecision, peace, freedom, compassion, politics, health, and more. Drawn from the traditions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, The Wisdom of the Saints offers enlightenment that transcends all boundaries—hope that speaks to all of us, no matter what faith we follow. “The most deadly poison of our times is indifference.” –Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Author : Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0060647825

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Prayers of the Saints by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker Pdf

From the author of 365 Saints comes a rich collection of prayers by saints from around the world and throughout time--beautifully packaged for gift giving. This delightful and diverse book includes more than 80 prayers, each accompanied by a short biography of its author. Prayers of the Saints is uplifting, contemplative and comforting--appealing to all interested in spirituality and daily meditation.